Yesterday I kept on reading and listening about extremism from all sides, extremism is the problem. The tragedy of September 11, 2001 was premeditated, focused, and carried out very efficiently, nobody knew what literally hit them, until it was too late. The extreme of the holocaust and other real genocides, today we must not be silent, today we must stand up and do something.
This is an amazing article about the myth that the extremists of Islam are a small minority,
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/2014/09/04/myth-tiny-radical-minority
Also here is a powerful video that gives statistics how in Islam "the peaceful majority are irrelevant,"
The world’s current Muslim population is approximately 1.6 Billion. That is, 23.4% of the earth’s population. Security analysis from around the world estimates that 15%-25% of those 1.6 Billion Muslims are ‘..radical Muslims..’ that are actively participating in or connected to ‘..radical jihad..’
That translates to: 240 Million – 400 Million Radical Muslims on the earth today.
Also on the Jewish side, there is an extremist cult like group that has been running from the law from country to country. You can listen to the story when you click on the link below.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2014/09/10/347123746/dogged-by-controversy-a-jewish-sect-is-on-the-move-again
Below is a powerful message, please take the time to read and absorb it, it takes just one person to save a world, change the world, lets dig deep into ourselves, and be the light.
Coach Yulia
9/11 is tomorrow. I've put together some things to consider for both adults and children in terms of media consumption.
It is difficult to grasp. As we are on the cusp of another 9/11 anniversary having suffered on that day the greatest terror attack that America has ever experienced, it seems inconceivable that the world would actually be worse off today than it was at that time. Chaos. It’s the only way to describe the current state of affairs in the world today. Regardless of political orientation, it seems to be widely agreed that things around the world are rapidly spinning out of control in multiple countries as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. Images and sound clips of protests, army tanks, rockets, burning cars and flags, people beating other people, broken windows and ravaged shops. The scenes are burned into the memory banks of all who see them leaving an imprint that is not soon forgotten. These destructive and harmful images are difficult enough for most adults to stomach, let alone children. In addition, the entire circumstance raises questions about freedom of religion, freedom to defend one’s self and one’s country, what constitutes terrorism, and how terribly human beings can treat one another. Government agendas are noted and power plays are made. The media agenda is also noted with a mixture of fact and fiction reported from all corners of the world. There are no easy solutions and given the open access to mass media and social media it is complicated to minimize exposure. However, to avoid traumatic impact it is extremely important that adults and children alike take certain precautions when engaging with the current media coverage of world events. The following are some important tips to keep in mind in order to protect yourself and your children from over-exposure to the images and information being disseminated through the media.
• In order to keep viewers engaged, media will often sensationalize or dramatize the telling of events causing underlying fear and discomfort in the viewer. It is important to keep in mind that not everything you see, read, or hear is accurate information.
• Certain images get replayed over and over again. A great example of this was of the planes flying into the Twin Towers. Unfortunately, excessive viewing of these types of images can actually cause a mild form of trauma for the viewer which can result in an underlying anxiety or depression. It is one thing to see an image once or twice. After this it is recommended to move on to something else in order to avoid repeated viewing.
• Parents, shield your children from the media. Children age ten and under should avoid exposure to all media discussing and/or showing images of current upheaval in the world. Children over the age of ten may be able to view some mild images; however images of war, human injury, and mass destruction should be actively avoided. Conversations with children may delve in to very difficult territory such as, “What is going on?” “Why are people fighting?” “When and how will it stop?” Of course, your answer will depend upon your view point of the situation. However, regardless of your viewpoint, keep in mind that most children do not have the maturity or emotional capacity to deal with such grave subjects in a manner that will be healthy and productive for them. Best to keep your answers simple and somewhat generic.
• Step away from media for periods of time to give your mind and emotions a break. This includes your phone, computer, radio, and any other device that accesses reports of upheaval. Continuous and excessive exposure to negative media reports can be a trigger for those who have experienced some type of trauma in the past and can additionally cause decreased functioning in daily life via depressed mood and increased anxiety.
• Engage in life-affirming activity to keep yourself present and grounded in your own life events. Spend time outdoors, exercise, chat with friends, spend intimate time with your partner, and/or take your kids to a museum or show. Do things that make you, and your kids, happy.
It is, without question, important to stay informed and in touch with what is happening in the world. However when possible it is more important for adults and children to stay mentally healthy and balanced through responsible intake of mass and social media.
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